Speaker: Steve Lapointe

Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears to extemporaneous improvisation and the music of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Michel Petrucciani and the American songbook. Steve served as musical director of the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship of Vero Beach, Florida, and occasionally performes at the UU Asheville congregation.

The Notorious CBC

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Ministry on the frontier and in our denomination was challenging enough in the 1800s. The resilience and perseverance of women ministers like Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane despite being shunned by the Boston patriarchy are even more remarkable and heartbreaking. What can we learn from these imaginative, pioneer ministers?

A Theology of Improv

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What does the practice of improvisational theater have to teach us about living? Join us for a reflection on how the curiosity, playfulness and vulnerability of improvising can enrich our lives. We welcome back Rev. Claudia Jiménez with this week’s message, and Steve Lapointe at the piano.

Living in Immoral Times

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We welcome back to our pulpit Rev. Claudia Jiménez reflecting on strategies for living faithfully and joyfully into our values and commitments during these immoral times. Guest pianist: Steve Lapointe